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Weekly Schedule of Committee Hearings
Week of March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
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House Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM Floor Convenes
15 minutes after Floor Committee Discussion Committee will be considering the following bills this week: Nursery Fees H.528 Timber Trespass Farm Housing H.525 Cattle Checkoff Fee
1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM H. 528 - An act relating to the illegal cutting, removal, or destruction of forest products Stan Cole, Stan Cole Logging, Danville, Vermont
3:00 PM Federal GAP Program Wendy Ward, Hannaford Food Supermarket
3:30 PM H. 525 - An act relating to beef promotion and research Dan Connor, Executive Director, Vermont Industry Beef Council
4:00 PM H. 528 - An act relating to the illegal cutting, removal, or destruction of forest products Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:45 AM Farmers' Watershed Alliance Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
9:00 AM H. 528 - An act relating to the illegal cutting, removal, or destruction of forest products
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Committee Discussion
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
15 minutes after Floor Committee Discussion
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM H. 528 - An act relating to the illegal cutting, removal, or destruction of forest products
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM H. 680 - An act relating to termination of occupancy of farm employee housing Phil Livingston, New Haven farmer
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
15 minutes after Floor Committee Discussion
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:00 AM Regional Agriculture Conference Call
9:30 AM Floor Convenes
15 minutes after Floor Committee Discussion
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Linda Leehman at 802-828-1628
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House Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
March 9, 2010 - March 12, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:00 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up (Possibly Human Services)
2:30 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:30 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up
1:15 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:45 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up
1:15 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:45 AM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up
1:15 PM Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget Mark-up
If you have questions or comments, please contact Theresa Utton-Jerman at 802-828-5767 or tutton@leg.state.vt.us Created 3/3/2010 @ 8:30 a.m.
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House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:00 AM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Coleen Krauss, Governor's Office, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
10:00 AM Floor Convenes
After adj. S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 H.640 - State Approval of International Trade Agreements Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development Steven Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
1:15 PM Caucus
After caucus S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Agriculture - Farm-to-School; H.519 - Buy Local; H.601 - Farm-to-Plate Investment Program; Agriculture issues Rep. William Stevens, Member, House Agriculture Committee Gerald Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
3:30 PM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 H.675 - Powers and Duties of the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority David Mullett, Counsel, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
4:00 PM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 H.724 - Digital Nonprofit Corporations Oliver Goodenough, Professor, Vermont Law School Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
4:30 PM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Jospeh Carton, Chair, Vermont Convention Bureau Ronda Berns, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau Tim Shea, Vice President, Vermont Convention Bureau Steven Cook, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
5:00 PM Break
6:30 PM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 15 minutes each Jeff Lewis, Executive Director, RDC Windam County William Stritzler, Managing Director, Smuggler's Notch David Bradbury, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
7:15 PM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Committee discussion
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:50 AM H. 647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation Committee Discussion
9:00 AM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Agriculture issues Rep. Richard Lawrence, House Committee on Agriculture
9:15 AM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 H.601 - Farm to Plate Rep. Christopher Bray, Member, House Agriculture Committee
9:30 AM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Training of para-medics Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association Doug Brent, Chief, So. Burlington Fire Department Sally Fox, Vermont State Colleges Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
10:45 AM H. 498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads Committee discussion
11:10 AM H. 711 - An act relating to the use of state fiscal stabilization funds allocated to Vermont under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Committee discussion
11:15 AM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Committee discussion
11:30 AM H. 647 - An act relating to misclassification of employees to lower premiums for workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation Rep. Ronald Hubert, House Committee On Government Operations
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
After adj. S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Committee discussion
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Committee discussion
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
After Adj. S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Committee discussion
5:00 PM Break
6:00 - 8:00 PM S. 288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010 Committee Discussion and vote
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM H. 594 - An act relating to access to restroom facilities Committee discussion and vote Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association Donald Swartz, Medical Director, Vermont Department of Health Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
9:30 AM Floor Convenes
After adj. H. 550 - An act relating to the Vermont economic development board Committee discussion on new language
1:00 PM H. 639 - An act relating to motor vehicle insurance for volunteer drivers Mary Grant, Rural Community Transit Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance Division, BISHCA Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
2:30 PM H. 683 - An act relating to unemployment insurance contributions Dirk Anderson, Counsel, Department of Labor
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House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM FLOOR
15 min. after Floor Capital Bill FY '11 Shaftsbury & Rutland State Police Barracks E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council Donald Patch, Troop Commander, SW Vermont, Vermont State Police
1:00 PM Caucus
15 min. after Floor Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up - Forests & Parks - Maidstone Lake Road Jason Gibbs, Commissioner, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
3:00 PM SSCF Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:30 AM Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up - School Construction Cathy Hilgendorf, School Construction Coordinator, Department of Education E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
10:00 AM H. 611 - An act relating to establishing a public inebriate program Tom Hanley, Middlebury Police Walter Decker, Deputy Chief of Police, City Of Burlington Bob Bick, Director, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Howard Center Tim Bombardier, Police Chief, Barre City Delores Burroughs-Biron MD, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections Scott Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Field Services Division, Agency of Human Services David Yacovone, Director of State Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 min. after Floor Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 AM Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
11:30 AM Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 Min. after Floor Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
9:30 AM FLOOR
15 min. after Floor Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
1:00 PM Capital Bill FY '11 Bill Mark-Up E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Legislative Council
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AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:00 AM Business Education Alliance proposal Subcommittee report
10:00 AM House Convenes
After the floor H. 709 - An act relating to creating a prekindergarten–16 council Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
11:00 AM S. 252 - An act relating to creating regional school districts and no more than 16 supervisory unions Sen. Robert Hartwell, Sponsor
11:45 AM H. 709 - An act relating to creating a prekindergarten–16 council Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
1:15 PM Caucus
After caucus Unified supervisory districts Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association John Nelson, Executive Director, Vermont School Board Association
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:30 AM H. 648 - An act relating to harassment and hazing policies at independent colleges Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
9:00 AM Unified supervisory districts Raymond Proulx, Consultant Bruce Richardson, Consultant Brian O'Regan, Consultant Debra Taylor, Superintendent, Lamoille North Supervisory Union
1:00 PM House Convenes
After the floor Unified supervisory districts Committee discussion Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
3:30 PM H. 408 - An act relating to improving nutrition programs Rep. John Zenie
5:00 PM Supervisory unions and school district consolidation Joint public hearing in room 11 with the Senate Committee on Education. Doors open at 4:30.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 AM Business Education Alliance proposal Mark Oettinger, General Counsel, Department of Education Fayneese Miller, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
10:00 AM Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education Richard Tarrant, President, Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation Penny Bishop, Director, Tarrant Institute for Innovative Education
11:00 AM Small school grants Brad James, Director, Department of Education
1:00 PM House Convenes
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM Business Education Alliance proposal James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
9:30 AM House Convenes
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Marjorie Zunder at 802-828-2258
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House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM Floor Convenes
15 Min after adjournment TMDL Implementation Plan Update on recent EPA Decision
Justin Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Caucus
After Caucus Committee Discussion of Bills H. 509; H. 585; H. 586 & H. 593
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM Committee Questions Moretown Landfill George Desch, Site Management Supervisor, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:30 AM Committee Discussion H. 586 and H. 593 Anne Whiteley, Department of Environmental Conservation Roger Thompson, Safety & ITS Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
3:00 PM H. 462 - An act relating to encroachments on public waters Susan Warren, Lakes & Ponds Division DEC Steve Hanna, Environmental Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM H. 509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain Committee Discussion and Mark-Up Peter LaFlamme, Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM Mark Up H. 586 and H. 593
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Floor Convenes
15 Min after adjournment Mark Up Committee Discussion and mark up, H. 586 and H. 593
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:30 AM Floor Convenes
15 Min. after Adjournment H. 484 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Vermont Yankee Update Dr. William Irwin, Radiological Health Chief, Vermont Department of Health
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House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM FLOOR
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Caucus
15 minutes after adjournment H. 760 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of certain boards and commissions Committee discussion on portion of the bill relating to Labor Review Board Panel
3:30 PM Rental Housing Safety Committee Report Dixie Henry, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health John Wood, Director, Fire Safety, DPS Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Stuart Bennett, Vermont Apartment Owners
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM H. 132 - An act relating to residential electrical installations Review of proposed amendments Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
10:00 AM Committee Draft Economic Development Alcohol Bill Review of Final Draft. Draft may be found at: www.leg.state.vt.us on the right-hand side of home page Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 minutes after adjournment H. 728 - An act relating to instant scratch-off games for the benefit of veterans Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM Rental Housing Safety Committee Report Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
3:45 PM Committee Discussion Rental Housing Safety Committee Report
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM H. 728 - An act relating to instant scratch-off games for the benefit of veterans Clayton Clark, Director, VT Veterans' Service Division
9:30 AM Committee Discussion/TBA
10:00 AM Committee Draft Economic Development Alcohol Bill Committee discussion and possible vote Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Jen Kimmich, Alchemist
11:00 AM H. 132 - An act relating to residential electrical installations Committee discussion and possible vote
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:30 PM Committee Discussion 2:30-5:00 p.m.-Rental Housing Safety Bill; H.382 Paid Sick Days
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:33 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Committee Discussion/TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Committee Discussion/TBA
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Denise Diehl at 802-828-2267
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House Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - February 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM Judicial Restructuring Joint meeting with House Judiciary in Room 30
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:30 AM S. 97 - An act relating to a Vermont state employees’ cost-savings incentive program Caroline Earle, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management Conor Casey, Vermont State Employees Association Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
10:30 AM H. 760 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of certain boards and commissions All House Chairs invited to give testimony/opinions
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:15 PM Bill Introductions H.645, H.662, H.701, H.712, H.713, H.714, H.747, H.758 Rep. Mary Hooper, Sponsor Rep. Ann Manwaring, Wilmington Rep. Warren Kitzmiller, Sponsor Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Human Services Committee Rep. Carolyn Branagan, Member, House Ways & Means Committee Rep. Kurt Wright, Burlington Rep. David Zuckerman, House Ways & Means Committee Rep. Brian Savage, Swanton, Vermont
2:00 PM H. 103 - An act relating to repeal of delinquent property tax penalty Bruce Cunningham, Independent Advocate
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM Judicial Restructuring Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
9:30 AM Committee Discussion
10:00 AM Retirement Issues Cynthia Webster, Director, Retirement Policy and Outreach Ed Larson, Executive Director, Retired State Employees
11:30 AM Merger or H.305 and H.588 Written testimony from David O'Brien, Commission of the Dept. of Public Service Rep. Patricia O'Donnell
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:30 PM Judicial Restructuring Committee Discussion
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:33 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Committee Discussion
11:33 AM H. 4 - An act relating to granting reciprocity with respect to licensing requirements for emergency volunteers Barbara Farr, Director, Vermont Emergency Management Jack Schoenberg
12:00 PM FLOOR
1:00 PM Committee Discussion
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Denise Diehl at 802-828-2267
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House Committee on Health Care
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - February 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM FLOOR
11:00 AM Health Care Legislation Committee discussion re timing, framework.
1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM H. 760 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of certain boards and commissions Public Oversight Commission and Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM Health Care and Cost/Savings Discussion of a 90% loss ratio requirement for health insurance carriers [Tindall and Rudin by phone] Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Administration, BISHCA (9:00 AM) Kaj Samsom, Insurance Examiner-in-Charge, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA) Jeffrey Tindall, Director of Regulatory and State Government Affairs, Cigna Health Care (10:00 AM) Adam Rudin, Senior Actuary, Cigna Health Care (10:00 AM) Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield (10:30 AM)
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:15 PM H. 531 - An act relating to health care career awareness and tax-free health care loan repayment Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
3:00 PM Catamount Healthcare Administration's recommendation against reducing the waiting period for premium assistance and VHAP; update on Budget Adjustment issues Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM H. 627 - An act relating to health care cost containment Area Health Education Centers; Blueprint expansion; AHEC funding Elizabeth Cote, Director, Vermont AHEC Network, UVM (Office of Primary Care) Charles MacLean MD, Associate Dean, UVM College of Medicine
9:15 AM H. 531 - An act relating to health care career awareness and tax-free health care loan repayment Elizabeth Cote, Director, Vermont AHEC Network, UVM (Office of Primary Care) Charles MacLean MD, Associate Dean, UVM College of Medicine
9:30 AM H. 678 - An act relating to Vermont employment growth incentives for health care providers Charles MacLean MD, Associate Dean, UVM College of Medicine
10:00 AM H. 678 - An act relating to Vermont employment growth incentives for health care providers Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:15 PM Catamount Healthcare [After the floor] Administration's recommendation against reducing the waiting period for premium assistance and VHAP Betsy Forrest, Health Care Affordability Project Director, Office of Vermont Health Access
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:30 AM H. 627 - An act relating to health care cost containment Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health Hunt Blair, Assistant Director of Health Care Reform, Office of Vermont Health Access
1:00 PM H. 627 - An act relating to health care cost containment Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
1:30 PM H. 678 - An act relating to Vermont employment growth incentives for health care providers Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
2:00 PM H. 627 - An act relating to health care cost containment Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
2:30 PM Health Care and Cost/Savings 90% loss ratio requirement William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
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House Committee on Human Services
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM FLOOR
15 MINUTES AFTER HOUSE ADJOURNMENT AHS Budget Discussion Line Items Committee Discussion
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Caucus
2:30 PM LTC Financial Eligibility and DAIL Budget Issues Discussion of Committee Recommendations to Appropriations Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Brendan Hogan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living Michael Benvenuto, Director, COVE, Vermont Senior Citizen Law Project Betsy Davis, Vermont Nursing Association
5:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM Reach Up Joe Patrissi, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children & Families Diana Carminati, Operations Manager of Reach Up, Economic Services, Department for Children and Families Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Paula Gottwik, Attorney, Economic Services, Department for Children and Families Paul Dragon, Director, Economic Services, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 MINUTES AFTER HOUSE ADJOURNMENT Remaining Budget Discussion Line Items and OVHA Budget
Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
5:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 AM Remaining Budget Discussion Line Items and OVHA Budget Committee Discussion
9:00 AM H. 552 - An act relating to general and intensive hospital designations Jack McCullough, Vermont Legal Aid Delores Burroughs-Biron MD, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Vermont Treasurer's Office Conor Casey, Vermont State Employees Association Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
10:30 AM 15 Minute Break
10:45 AM H. 552 - An act relating to general and intensive hospital designations Continuation - Committee Mark Up
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 Minutes After House Adjournment H. 698 - An act relating to services for Vermont seniors Committee Discussion
4:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
15 Minutes after House Adjournment TBA
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TBA
3:00 PM Adjourn
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Lynn Hegamyer at 802-828-2265
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AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM House Convenes
15 minutes after floor H. 590 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure proceedings Final walk thru and VOTE Susan Baker, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
1:00 PM Caucus
15 minutes after caucus H. 470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary Joint Meeting with House Government Operations in Room 30 Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM H. 470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary Committee Discussion and Mark-up Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
1:00 PM House Convenes
15 minutes after floor H. 470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary Committee Discussion and Mark-up
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM H. 470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary Committee Discussion and Mark-up
1:00 PM House Convenes
15 minutes after floor H. 470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary Committee Discussion and Mark-up
night H. 470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary Committee Discussion and Mark-up
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:30 AM House Convenes
15 minutes after floor H. 470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary Final Mark-up and VOTE Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
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House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - February 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:00 AM FLOOR
15 min. after Floor Committee Bill discussion-Renewable Energy new bill draft review
1:15 PM Caucus
15 min. after Caucus Committee Bill discussion-Renewable Energy Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Dave Lamont, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM Committee Bill discussion-Renewable Energy all morning and after the Floor Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power (9:00 AM) Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment (10:00 AM) William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont (10:30 AM)
1:00 PM FLOOR
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM Committee Bill discussion-Renewable Energy Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board Jon Groveman, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council (11:00 AM)
1:00 PM FLOOR
15 minutes after the Floor Committee Bill discussion-Renewable Energy bill mark up
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
15 minutes after Floor Committee Bill discussion-Renewable Energy mark up into the afternoon Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
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House Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:00 AM Committee Discussion Transportation Budget Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM Transportation Bill Also Floor Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM High Speed Rail Grants Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM Transportation Bill Markup Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
1:15 PM Caucus
2:00 PM Transportation Bill Markup Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:00 AM Transportation Bill Markup Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM Transportation Bill Proposed language relinquishing State Highway Segments to Municipal Control in the town of Norwich Rep. James Masland, Sponsor, Norwich
2:15 PM Transportation Bill Markup Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation (2:30 PM)
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM Committee Discussion Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation Rep. Janice Peaslee Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
1:00 PM FLOOR
2:00 PM H. 540 - An act relating to motor vehicles passing vulnerable users on the highway and to bicycle operation Mr. Spencer will also testify on H. 741, an act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development, and implementation John Flannigan, Lt., Vermont Department of Public Safety Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles (2:30 PM) Chapin Spencer, Executive Director, Local Motion (3:00 PM) Jonathan Kaplan, Bicyclye and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation (3:15 PM)
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
9:45 AM H. 741 - An act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development, and implementation
Jonathan Kaplan, Bicyclye and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation Heidi Klein, Board Member, Vermont Public Health Association (10:00 AM) Noelle McKay, Executive Director, Smart Growth Vermont (10:15 AM) Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP (10:30 AM) Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Community Outreach, AARP Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council (11:00 AM) Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns (11:30 AM)
1:00 PM H. 741 - An act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development, and implementation Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Francette Cerulli at 802-828-2262
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House Committee on Ways and Means
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:00 AM Town Meeting Day School Budget Results Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education Brad James, Department of Education John Nelson, Executive Director, Vermont School Board Association
11:00 AM Education Funding Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM Revenues--February Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM Lunch
2:15 PM Miscellaneous Tax Bill Markup Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Legislative Council Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
4:30 PM Miscellaneous Tax Bill Markup Use tax liability table
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:30 AM H. 243 - An act relating to the creation of an apprentice hunting license Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Rep. Steven Adams, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM Miscellaneous Tax Bill Markup and Vote Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Ken Jones, Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Convenes
1:15 PM State Collection of Statewide Property Tax, Property Appraisal Appeals/Process Efficiency Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM Vermont Yankee Fiscal Note, General Fund and Education Fund Impacts Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM Miscellaneous Tax Bill Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
4:00 PM Budget Issues Rep. Martha Heath, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 AM Tax Expenditure Bill (32 VSA, Section 30 (b)) Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
After Miscellaneous Tax Bill Markup
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM House Convenes
After Miscellaneous Tax Bill Markup
After H. 769 - An act relating to the licensing and inspection of plant and tree nurseries
3:30-5:00 PM Public Hearing, Tax Expenditure Bill Room 11
6:00-8:00 PM Public Hearing, Tax Expenditure Bill Room 11
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM Vermont Yankee Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
After Tax Expenditure Bill Public Hearing Followup
9:30 AM House Convenes
After Miscellaneous Tax Bill Markup
12:00 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Streamlined Sales Tax: Withdrawal from Agreement Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes Gregory Cota, Office of Sen. Leahy
For link to committee’s Miscellaneous Tax Bill click HERE
For link to committee’s Tax Expenditure Bill click Tax Expenditure
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Senate Committee on Agriculture
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:30 AM Floor Convenes
15 minutes after Floor Stop and Hauling Charges David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Dan Scruton, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:00 AM S. 207 - An act relating to handling of milk samples
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM Stop and Hauling Charges Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM Farm to School
11:00 AM S. 285 - An act relating to authorizing a health insurance purchasing association for farmers Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM S. 207 - An act relating to handling of milk samples Bob Stoddart, Senior VP, Member Services, Agri-Mark Dairy Cooperative David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
9:30 AM S. 285 - An act relating to authorizing a health insurance purchasing association for farmers Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
9:45 AM Stop and Hauling Charges Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative, Inc. Dan Scruton, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Agriculture Development Kasey Bryan, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
11:30 AM Farm to School Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office Abbie Nelson, Vermont FEED
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:00 AM Agriculture Development Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
8:30 AM Floor Convenes
9:00 AM Regional Agriculture Conference Call
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM S. 285 - An act relating to authorizing a health insurance purchasing association for farmers Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
11:00 AM Committee Discussion
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Linda Leehman at 802-828-1628
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Senate Committee on Appropriations
AGENDA
March 8, 2010 - March 12, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 1:30 PM No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:30 PM FY 2011 Budget Lottery Commission Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission
2:00 PM FY 2011 Budget Vermont State Colleges Timothy Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State College
2:30 PM FY 2011 Budget Human Rights Commission Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM FY 2011 Budget Department of Education Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30 PM FY 2011 Budget Vermont Housing & Conservation Board Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Christine Hart
2:00 PM FY 2011 Budget Retirement Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM Committee Discussion Federal Fund Update Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30 PM Bills (to be scheduled)
2:30 PM Bills (to be scheduled)
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM Committee Member Individual Budget Research Time
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:30 PM FY 2011 Budget Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:00 PM FY 2011 Budget University of Vermont Dan Fogel, President, University of Vermont
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Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
After Workers' Compensation - Misclassification (Draft Committee Bill - Final Review & Vote)
After Biomass Heating Boiler - European Union Model (Draft Committee Bill - Vote)
After S. 182 - An act relating to determining unemployment compensation experience rating for successor businesses (Review Draft as Committee Amendment to S. 290 UITF Solvency Bill)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM S. 222 - An act relating to recognition of Abenaki tribes (Committee Draft - Mark-up & Vote)
10:30 AM S. 263 - An act relating to job creation and economic development (For Benefit Corp./Committee Draft - Mark-up & Vote)
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM Workers' Compensation - Misclassification (Draft Committee Bill - Final Mark-up & Vote) Meredith Sumner, Legislative Council
After S. 182 - An act relating to determining unemployment compensation experience rating for successor businesses (Draft Committee Amendment to S. 290 - Final Mark-up & Vote) Meredith Sumner, Legislative Council
11:30 AM Biomass Heating Boiler - European Union Model (Draft Committee Bill - Final Mark-up & Vote) Michael O'Grady, Legislative Council
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM FLOOR
After S. 263 - An act relating to job creation and economic development (A Benefit Corp Re-Draft - FInal Mark-up & Vote)
After Committee Discussion of Priorities & Bills
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AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:30 PM S. 209 - An act relating to prohibiting the first student day of the academic year to occur before Labor Day
2:00 PM Race to the Top Information specifically regarding Charter Schools Rae Ann Knopf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
3:00 PM Committee Discussion misc. Education Bill Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30 PM Miscellaneous Education Bill William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
3:30 PM Other Business discussion of other bills in the committee
5:00 PM Public Hearing Consolidation of Supervisory Districts Room 11 of the Vermont State House 5 - 8 p.m. doors open 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30 PM Independent schools Patrice Maynard, Outreach and Development Coordinator, Waldorf Schools of North America
2:30 PM Miscellaneous Education Bill
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:30 PM To Be Announced
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AGENDA
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:30 p.m. Governor's Appointment Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 p.m. H. 759 - An act relating to executive branch fees Staff review; Administration and interested parties will have an opportunity to testify another day Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel Otto Trautz, Department of Finance & Management
3:15 p.m. S. 262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- H. 485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30 p.m. S. 283 - An act relating to amending miscellaneous motor vehicle laws, eliminating the motorcycle rider training program advisory committee, and repealing the interstate compact for motor vehicle safety equipment Fee provisions only Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
- S. 290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund Review bill Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
3:15 p.m. AARP Low-income electric rate petition before the Public Service Board Update Philene Taromina, Advocacy Director, AARP
3:45 p.m. S. 290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund Testimony Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor Valerie Rickert, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30 p.m. S. 290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund Testimony Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce Andrea Cohen, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Ron Rabideau, Principal Officer, Vermont Teamsters Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Matt Peake, Granite Cutter's Association George Wentworth, National Employment Law Project (2:45 PM)
3:15 p.m. S. 290 - An act relating to restoring solvency to the unemployment trust fund Testimony William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont David Sichel, Deputy Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association Dennis Labounty, VT AFL-CIO
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 p.m. Governor's Appointments
- S. 262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
- H. 485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
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Senate Committee on Government Operations
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 after floor S. 205 - An act relating to the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM S. 177 - An act relating to consolidation of health care administration Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:30 AM S. 226 - An act relating to medical marijuana dispensaries Dr. Joseph McSherry, Physician, Fletcher Allen Health Care Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
10:00 AM Break
10:15 AM S. 226 - An act relating to medical marijuana dispensaries Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Legislative Council Adam Necrason, Lobbyist
11:15 AM Campaign Finance committe discussion
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:30 AM S. 117 - An act relating to the date of the primary election Rep. David Zuckerman, House Ways & Means Committee Bill Dalton, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State
9:00 AM S. 226 - An act relating to medical marijuana dispensaries mark up and vote Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association Elizabeth Novotny, Councel, Department of Public Safety Dawn Philibort, Department of Health Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Renewable Energy Vermont
10:15 AM Break
11:30 AM S. 205 - An act relating to the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act vote
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:00 AM Campaign Finance
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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:30 PM Health Care Reform Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
3:00 PM S. 171 - An act relating to nutritional labeling of food by chain restaurants
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30 PM S. 171 - An act relating to nutritional labeling of food by chain restaurants Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
2:15 PM Health Care Reform Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30 PM S. 247 - An act relating to bisphenol A Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Dr. Cheryl Gibson, Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England Steve Rosario, American Chemistry Council Greg Costa, Grocery Manufacturers Association Maria Cahill, Abbott Labs Dr. Bill Hoyle, North American Metal Packaging Association William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont Barbara Postman, Policy Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
2:15 PM Health Care Reform
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 PM Health Care Reform
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Senate Committee on Institutions
AGENDA
March 9, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:30 PM Capital Bill FY '11 Section 5 Agency of Cimmerce and Community Development and Section 6 Building Community Grants Giovanna Peebles, State Historic Preservation Officer, Agency of Commerce and Community Development Nancy Boone, Department of Housing & Community Affairs John Dumville, Historic Sites Operations Chief, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:30 PM Capital Bill FY '11 Section 11 Part 6 Fish & Wildlife: Sea Lamprey, Hatcheries, Fish Production Improvements - Bald Hill, Bald Hill Emergency Dam repair, Lake Champlain Walleye Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
3:00 PM Capital Bill FY '11 Section 11, Part 5 - Forests, Parks and Recreation Jason Gibbs, Commissioner, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 ---- No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, March 11, 2010 1:30 PM Capital Bill FY '11 Section 16 Vermont Public Television - Digital Conversion and Conversion Transmission John King, President/CEO, Vermont Public Television Ann Curran, Communications Director, Vermont Public Television
2:00 PM Capital Bill FY '11 Section 4 Judiciary: Washington County Court House: Boiler Replacement and DDC Upgrade Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
3:00 PM Property Transactions Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Friday, March 12, 2010 --- To Be Announced
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Ken Feld at 802-828-2254
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AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:30 AM S. 292 - An act relating to term probation, the right to bail, medical care of inmates, and a reduction in the number of nonviolent prisoners, probationers, and detainees Committee Discussion Stephanie Barrett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM S. 153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons Committee Discussion Steve McQueen, Chief, City of Winooski Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
11:30 AM S. 279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions James Feehan Trey Martin, A.I.A
12:00 PM Adjourn
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM S. 292 - An act relating to term probation, the right to bail, medical care of inmates, and a reduction in the number of nonviolent prisoners, probationers, and detainees Mark Up and Vote
Andy Pollito, Commissioner Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
10:00 AM S. 153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons Mark Up and Vote Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Sheriffs Department Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM S. 279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions Mark Up and Vote John Bloomer, Attorney Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society Trey Martin, American Financial Services Association
12:00 PM Adjourn
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM S. 138 - An act relating to credit card fees Richard Brock, Lobbyist, Association of Vermont Credit Unions Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Vermont Mortgage Bankers' Association Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Financial Services Association Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association, Inc
10:30 AM S. 153 - An act relating to preventing conviction of innocent persons
11:00 AM S. 279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions
12:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM FLOOR
9:30 AM S. 279 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions
10:30 AM S. 138 - An act relating to credit card fees
12:00 PM Adjourn
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:00 AM Senate Chairs Meeting
10:30 AM S. 239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter Committee discussion and mark-up Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM S. 64 - An act relating to growth center designations and appeals of such designations Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council Noelle MacKay, Smart Growth Vermont Joss Besse, Director, Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Amanda Ibey, VT. Home Builders & Remodelers Asoc. Mike Munson, FAICP, Vermont Planners Association Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 64 - An act relating to growth center designations and appeals of such designations Continued testimony and mark-up
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM S. 237 - An act relating to operational standards for salvage yards Committee discussion and mark-up Gary Kessler, Department of Environmental Conservation John Brabant, Solid Waste Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM S. 224 - An act relating to the establishment of a paint stewardship program Committee discussion and mark-up Cathy Jamieson, Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
11:30 AM S. 234 - An act relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions Elaine O'Grady, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM FLOOR
9:30 AM Committee discussion and mark-up of various bills
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Committee discussion and mark-up of various bills
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Senate Committee on Transportation
AGENDA
March 7, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:30 AM FLOOR
10:00 AM FY 2011 Transportation Budget Town Highway Maintenance, Parades and Other Special Occasions Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM FY 2011 Transportation Budget Scenery Protection, Cancellation of Projects by Municipalities Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM FY 2011 Transportation Budget Vermont Bridge Maintenance Program Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM FY 2011 Transportation Budget School Zone Warning Signs, State Speed Zones, Interstate Highway Rules Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:00 AM FY 2011 Transportation Budget Rail Project, Track 3 planning budget Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM FY 2011 Transportation Budget Transportation Board; Town Reports Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
9:45 AM FY 2011 Transportation Budget Central Garage, Transfer to Central Garage Fund Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM H. 761 - An act relating to authorization of High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program grants David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM S. 103 - An act relating to ignition interlock drivers’ licenses Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:00 AM S. 103 - An act relating to ignition interlock drivers’ licenses Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
10:30 AM Local Government Transportation Issues Sanford Miller, President, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Jared Cadwell, Board Member, Vermont League of Cities and Towns Ted Simmons, Board Member, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:30 AM FLOOR
9:00 AM Committee Discussion
If you have any questions and comments, please contact Ken Feld at 802-828-2254
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